Exploring the landscape of Mousehold Heath Aerodrome (in person)

Exploring the landscape of Mousehold Heath Aerodrome (in person)

Norfolk Record OfficeNorwich, Norfolk
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 from 1 pm to 1:45 pm GMT
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By Reuben Harvey

IN-PERSON EVENT

Mousehold Heath has a long and rich history in Norwich. This talk will explore the landscape of Mousehold Heath aerodrome alongside the history of aviation in Norwich between 1915 and 1945. Come along to learn how the heath was used as a military training ground and, in the space of thirty years, was transformed into a civilian flight school and later a decoy airfield.


Refreshments will be available 10 minutes before the talk starts. Feel free to grab yourself a cuppa and settle down for an interesting 45 minutes.


This is a hybrid event, you can book a place for the online version of this event here

Find our March- June 2026 programme of events here


By Reuben Harvey

IN-PERSON EVENT

Mousehold Heath has a long and rich history in Norwich. This talk will explore the landscape of Mousehold Heath aerodrome alongside the history of aviation in Norwich between 1915 and 1945. Come along to learn how the heath was used as a military training ground and, in the space of thirty years, was transformed into a civilian flight school and later a decoy airfield.


Refreshments will be available 10 minutes before the talk starts. Feel free to grab yourself a cuppa and settle down for an interesting 45 minutes.


This is a hybrid event, you can book a place for the online version of this event here

Find our March- June 2026 programme of events here


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  • 45 minutes
  • In-person

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Norfolk Record Office

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Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ

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